Mahesh Babu breaks his silence on politics, endorses Jay Galla

It's turning out to be a star-studded elections this year and already actors like Pawan Kalyan, Balakrishna and several others are either contesting or campaigning for different parties. For the past few weeks, there was a strong buzz that Mahesh Babu might campaign for Jay Galla, who's contesting from Guntur constituency on a TDP ticket. However, the actor denied that he's going to campaign, but at the same time, he pledged his support to his brother-in-law.
Mahesh Babu took to his micro-blogging page to clarify his stand on politics and Jay Galla and said, "I've always maintained that I'm apolitical.. still am. However, I need to break my silence to talk a little about my BIL @jaygalla who is contesting for MP from Guntur.
From the time he married my sister, Padma, when I was only 13, he has been an inspiration and role model to me. At first, it was because of the way he took care of me and treated me. Later, I understood how he was able to develop a vision and translate it into reality with values, as can be seen in how he steered the Amara Raja Group and the Amaron Brand into what they are today. He has been recognized by media, industry bodies and his peers for his achievements.
He has always talked about wanting to enter politics, and I never really understood why, given my own dislike for the field. He always said that the only way to create change is to improve the quality of people entering politics.. And that through politics, you can serve the maximum number of people. One of his favorite quotes, "One man can make a difference, and every man should try."
I believe in him, and I believe he can make a difference. He has my support and my vote, and I hope he has yours as well. @jaygalla represents hope for the future of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh and for India (sic)."
Well, that should put rumours about Mahesh Babu's tryst with politics to an end for now. The actor is currently shooting for his upcoming film, Aagadu and his next film, in Koratala Siva's direction, is expected to begin in July.